Rutgers offensive coordinator Ron Prince is a likely candidate to join new head coach Jim Caldwell’s staff with the Detroit Lions, according to a tweet Tuesday from the Detroit Free Press.

Prince served on Caldwell’s Indianapolis Colts staff from 2010-11. Head coach Kyle Flood named Prince the team’s permanent quarterbacks coach a month ago, after Rob Spence was fired.

Prince’s reported departure means Rutgers will have a sixth play caller in as many seasons. Flood, meanwhile, would conduct his fourth coordinator search in two offseasons, this time entering the Big Ten. He is still looking to fill a defensive coordinator vacancy.

Prince brought more pro tendencies after stops with two NFL teams and incorporated the zone read when Rutgers’ run game struggled. He said during bowl week he thought the package would remain next season.

Flood, meanwhile, has yearned for a return to traditional Northeast roots, but personnel issues beyond running back Paul James caused him to reconsider. He urged Rutgers’ staff midseason to look for more creative ways to move the ball, and the zone read manifested.

Should Prince leave, Rutgers’ next offensive coordinator will tell a lot about Flood’s ultimate decision.

Under Prince, Rutgers ranked 95th in the nation in total offense and 62nd in passing yards, despite using two different starting quarterbacks.

Prince’s appointment with the Lions would likely not be as offensive coordinator. Eagles quarterbacks coach Bill Lazor will likely take the position, according to Fox 2 Detroit.